Tested my deadlift today... big realization from the get go... 4 bills in my hands felt heavvvvvvv. In fact, 405 just barely got up there. But i knew i had better in me. 425... failed. After some self talk, some adjusting of grip and tension 425 flew off the ground on my 2nd attempt. And just for the sake of it... i attempted my previous max of 440. I am not that disappointed in a 425 pull. I think some of it is a result of just not consistently lifting heavy. Some of it is from straining my lat at the end of September. And finally my fitness goals were geared toward endurance and rehab for so long. It makes sense and overall I am pleased. Still plenty of time to train and get these numbers back up. Bench ended up at 265, which is ten off my comp lift there too. So total is 20 lbs down from my meet last year at 1035lbs. A little over three months to train.... LFG!! #powerlifting or #spartanrace. #deadlift#bench#physicaltherapy#powerlifter#spartanba18#ambsdr#fit#igfit#fitness#igfitness#gym#goals#liftheavy#toughgritperformance#sbd#spartan#spartantraining#spartanstrong#squats

Last week at the gym before the Christmas holidays! No more waking up at 5am! I'm actually looking forward to it. So for my last week I'm giving it my all, since my workouts for the next 2 weeks will be low impact. #motivation#gymrat#gym#workout

9 Spartan Races, 4 podiums, 1 WC qualifier and 3 trifectas. Every race fueled with @powerful.foods Oatmeal. I won’t step up to the starting line without it! 20 g of easily digestible protein to keep me going whatever the course throws at me. Want to try it for yourself? Use powerfulerica to save 15% and power through your next race!
#poweredbypowerful#powerfulpeople#fueledbypowerful

Last weekend I cleared out some headbands and trifecta wedges...over 50 of them. So many awesome moments and incredible memories attached.
Next year I will be taking a break from the racing in order to focus on other projects I have planned but I will still be a regular face around the races.
Hoping to spend more time helping others achieve their goals while I focus on a few small ones of my own. I'm still planning to be at most @spartan races in my area next year, either as a volunteer or as part of the Ambassador program but regardless I will not be absent.
So this is the last "fire" jump photo for a long time and I am so glad it could be with these two. Such a fun day and a great way to end the year.
Till next time...when the seasons change.
#spartanba18#ambsdr#firejumpfriday#spartan#spartanlongisland#rucking#spartanrace#nofire#welookgood#strong#friends#thisiswhatitsabout

“Happy Wednesday! You are who you are; be happy with what you are called to do. Do not pretend to be like someone else for your gifts are unique to help lead you to the success as only you can define. Have a good day.” – #ByronPulsifer
Remember to always be yourself, no matter the situation. Often people change who they are around others to fit in or to be like someone else. Be who you are! There's no one else like you! #wednesdaywisdom#wednesdayvibes#humpday#irun4Trey#livespartan#spartan#spartanBA18#ambsdr

I can not believe racing season is officially over. I honestly don’t even know what to do with myself... It’s hard for me to wrap my mind around the fact that I don’t have a race next weekend, or the weekend after.... or the weekend after that 🤣
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My finger continues to heal, but I am still having some issues. The Beast in Central Florida was a good comeback for me; I did not know that I was capable of completing the monkey bars and rig with a splint on my finger and minimal pain. One thing I’ve realized is that I can now hang for a longer period of time with my left hand, and am gaining other forms of grip strength as I’ve had to adjust to these changes. I have been very upset about this minor injury because my strength is mainly in my grip. My broken finger is in my dominant hand and I’ve been terrified that this was it for me — I’ve lost it all. But little by little I am noticing things coming back together.
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I am not sure what to focus on for this off season. For some reason I have planned to do longer races next year, but the goal is to focus on QUALITY instead of QUANTITY. With having completed 5 trifectas and 25+ races this year, I got it all out of my system and am ready to take is “slow” and change the focus of training.
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What are your goals for this off season?? 🖤

This.
So many things that make me smile in this photo!
Qualifying for World’s on a course that destroyed me the year before ✅
Favorite human by my side✅
Sunshine and blue skies ✅
Take me back!! #tbt#spartanba18#ambsdr

Is #RingWednesday a thing?? If not it should be! 🦁👍🏽👍🏽
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One of my favorite obstacles and one I actually enjoy is the Multi-Rig. Love the challenge of swinging through and there’s so many different ways to conquer it. .
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What’s your favorite obstacle??
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Thanks @storm_the_spartan for 🎥 and the funny commentary

Tabata Tuesday! Sometimes I prefer the longer workouts to these, but I like to switch it up. I need variety in my workouts. I get bored doing the same workouts over and over again. #motivation#gymrat#gym#workout

PR. . . Smash?
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@joshinhd Well it wasn?t a bad way to spend a weekend in December, that?s for sure. The Beast in Florida lived up to its moniker despite being a flat course
This big green dude at Universal Studios was totally jealous. Capped off a day at the park riding my favorite coaster and then enjoying a nice dinner and some drinks before calling it a weekend
#marvel